Food Dignity Podcast

Crystal FitzSimons leads the Food Research and Action Center’s (FRAC’s) work on the child nutrition programs that serve low-income children. She’s a policy expert; strategist working toward program improvements; trainer; resource developer for national, state, and local organizations; and so much more! Today, she helps us take a closer look at the legislation behind free school meals for all students.

For episode details, visit: https://fooddignitymovement.org/podcast/episode-67-lets-rid-of-hunger-by-providing-healthy-school-meals-for-all/ 

Bailey Mennona is an aspiring anti-hunger & weight-inclusive dietitian-to-be with a passion for food policy and sustainable food systems. Clancy and Bailey discuss the importance of sound policy, understanding privilege, and how combining the two can have the most impact. 

For more podcast details, visit: https://fooddignitymovement.org/podcast/episode-66-how-food-policy-can-prevent-people-from-going-hungry/ 

Clancy shares her thoughts on challenges and change in this “Candid Clancy” episode. She describes the magic of reflection and building bridges.   

For episode details, visit: https://fooddignitymovement.org/podcast/episode-65-lessons-learned-while-fighting-hunger/

In this “Candid Clancy” episode, we learn how to normalize food access, so people feel comfortable getting help during a stressful times.

For episode details, visit: https://fooddignitymovement.org/podcast/episode-64-the-importance-of-normalizing-food-assistance/ 

Ellie Wilson is a Registered dietitian nutritionist and Manager of Lifestyle and Wellness Programs at Price Chopper, Market 32, and Golub Corporation located in Schenectady, NY. Her decade’s worth of experience in retail nutrition, food security work, and a deep understanding of how historic events have the ability to reshape the view of food assistance today.

For episode details, visit: https://fooddignitymovement.org/podcast/episode-63-freedom-for-all-by-solving-food-insecurity/ 

This short “Candid Clancy” episode will have you spot and reckon with moments when hunger and food elitism intersect. For so many of us, these experiences have emotional, physical, and social consequences.

For episode details, visit: https://fooddignitymovement.org/podcast/episode-62-the-intersection-between-food-elitism-and-hunger/ 

Clancy shares that being wrong can be liberating not only for her, but also for others. This 7-minute “Candid Clancy” episode will show you the value of making mistakes.

For episode details, visit: https://fooddignitymovement.org/podcast/episode-61-the-power-of-being-wrong-about-hunger/ 

Michael J. Wilson acts as the Maryland Hunger Solutions Director. As such, he has led Maryland’s premier hunger advocacy, education, and outreach organization as it works to end hunger and improve the nutrition, health, economic security, and well-being of low-income families across his state. You won’t want to miss his words of wisdom or his food puns! 

In this 10-minute “Candid Clancy” episode, Clancy shares a false narrative about the food insecure that has been cycling through the news. She starts by talking about the harm it may cause, and then asks listeners to create their own beliefs behind the issue. 

For more episode details, visit: https://www.fooddignityproject.com/podcast/episode-59-lets-change-the-narrative-around-food-insecurity/ 

Adam Lowy's family has owned a moving company in New Jersey for nearly 100 years. After seeing so much food wasted when people move, Adam decided to take action. In 2009, he created Move For Hunger’s network of socially-responsible relocation companies providing their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Hear more about Adam’s team’s innovative ideas in this episode! 

For more episode details, visit: https://www.fooddignityproject.com/podcast/episode-58-adam-lowy/